A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 414790 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 414822 epoch_slot_no: 4422 block_no: 414769 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1881 time: 2017-12-28 22:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1e20b356d2fad8f445701604cea6f9316e9fcf2a0d3a945692b898cc0bfb08d5Block Operator
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